I don't think anybody has leverage over the other right now in trade talks. But I do think Miami has leverage on contract negotiations. Albert has to want a long term deal, especially with the injuries, and he definitely doesn't want to shift to RT the year before his contract is up. He of all people is the one without any leverage. Plus he can threaten to holdout, but just like the situation with Starks, he really doesn't have a choice. And then to refuse to shift to RT would look like he isn't a team player and make teams shy away from him even more next year. He is in a bit of a quandry._________________

Ben Polin
A source tells the Palm Beach Post that the Dolphins don't think LT Branden Albert is worth a second-round pick.
GM Jeff Ireland is willing to pay Albert the $9 million annually he wants, but he has to draw the line somewhere. Perhaps a third-round pick will get this deal done by the time Day 2 of the draft starts on Friday night. Note that the Dolphins could have had Jake Long for $8.5 million annually -- and wouldn't have had to surrender any draft picks

If Ireland makes this trade happen for a 3rd Rounder, I will be ecstatic!_________________

Look, if this guy was a world-beater, they wouldn't entertain a trade at all. He's just servicable. And given the fact that his salary demands are quite high, that justifiably pushes down the compensation we should owe to the Chiefs._________________Earn more sessions by sleeving.

Ben Polin
A source tells the Palm Beach Post that the Dolphins don't think LT Branden Albert is worth a second-round pick.
GM Jeff Ireland is willing to pay Albert the $9 million annually he wants, but he has to draw the line somewhere. Perhaps a third-round pick will get this deal done by the time Day 2 of the draft starts on Friday night. Note that the Dolphins could have had Jake Long for $8.5 million annually -- and wouldn't have had to surrender any draft picks

If Ireland makes this trade happen for a 3rd Rounder, I will be ecstatic!

This might be the hang-up....they want pick 54 and Ireland responds with a 3rd rounder...if he pulls it off for a 3rd that would be a very good move especially if he somehow trades Bess for a 4th._________________

Look, if this guy was a world-beater, they wouldn't entertain a trade at all. He's just servicable. And given the fact that his salary demands are quite high, that justifiably pushes down the compensation we should owe to the Chiefs.

He's better then serviceable, top 10 OT and a much better scheme fit then Long...._________________

Ben Polin
A source tells the Palm Beach Post that the Dolphins don't think LT Branden Albert is worth a second-round pick.
GM Jeff Ireland is willing to pay Albert the $9 million annually he wants, but he has to draw the line somewhere. Perhaps a third-round pick will get this deal done by the time Day 2 of the draft starts on Friday night. Note that the Dolphins could have had Jake Long for $8.5 million annually -- and wouldn't have had to surrender any draft picks

If Ireland makes this trade happen for a 3rd Rounder, I will be ecstatic!

This might be the hang-up....they want pick 54 and Ireland responds with a 3rd rounder...if he pulls it off for a 3rd that would be a very good move especially if he somehow trades Bess for a 4th.

Just give em the third and throw in a fifth. I wipe my backside with fifth round picks.

and puuuuuullleeeze dont bring up the outlier that is Tom Brady being a late round pick._________________FF Member #67

Ben Polin
A source tells the Palm Beach Post that the Dolphins don't think LT Branden Albert is worth a second-round pick.
GM Jeff Ireland is willing to pay Albert the $9 million annually he wants, but he has to draw the line somewhere. Perhaps a third-round pick will get this deal done by the time Day 2 of the draft starts on Friday night. Note that the Dolphins could have had Jake Long for $8.5 million annually -- and wouldn't have had to surrender any draft picks

If Ireland makes this trade happen for a 3rd Rounder, I will be ecstatic!

This might be the hang-up....they want pick 54 and Ireland responds with a 3rd rounder...if he pulls it off for a 3rd that would be a very good move especially if he somehow trades Bess for a 4th.

Just give em the third and throw in a fifth. I wipe my backside with fifth round picks.

and puuuuuullleeeze dont bring up the outlier that is Tom Brady being a late round pick.

Look, if this guy was a world-beater, they wouldn't entertain a trade at all. He's just servicable. And given the fact that his salary demands are quite high, that justifiably pushes down the compensation we should owe to the Chiefs.

Ben Polin
A source tells the Palm Beach Post that the Dolphins don't think LT Branden Albert is worth a second-round pick.
GM Jeff Ireland is willing to pay Albert the $9 million annually he wants, but he has to draw the line somewhere. Perhaps a third-round pick will get this deal done by the time Day 2 of the draft starts on Friday night. Note that the Dolphins could have had Jake Long for $8.5 million annually -- and wouldn't have had to surrender any draft picks

If Ireland makes this trade happen for a 3rd Rounder, I will be ecstatic!

This might be the hang-up....they want pick 54 and Ireland responds with a 3rd rounder...if he pulls it off for a 3rd that would be a very good move especially if he somehow trades Bess for a 4th.

I Really get the feeling that the move is not going to be for Albert, but a move up....

Bess, a 3rd and #12 for Pick #6...Lets make magic happen Cleveland...

I think you might be right I was thinking that, Phins might be holding to see if one falls to the Browns and work it from there.

ProudDolphan47 wrote:

ViolentMonk71 wrote:

Fins20??SBChamp wrote:

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4805/branden-albert

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Ben Polin
A source tells the Palm Beach Post that the Dolphins don't think LT Branden Albert is worth a second-round pick.
GM Jeff Ireland is willing to pay Albert the $9 million annually he wants, but he has to draw the line somewhere. Perhaps a third-round pick will get this deal done by the time Day 2 of the draft starts on Friday night. Note that the Dolphins could have had Jake Long for $8.5 million annually -- and wouldn't have had to surrender any draft picks

If Ireland makes this trade happen for a 3rd Rounder, I will be ecstatic!

This might be the hang-up....they want pick 54 and Ireland responds with a 3rd rounder...if he pulls it off for a 3rd that would be a very good move especially if he somehow trades Bess for a 4th.

They don't even want 54, they want 42

Yea, agree I know Albert might be good, but restrictions restrictions, etc. if we offered them #54 and they said no, tell them enjoy their two LT's_________________

Something isn't jiving? How could they not think he is worth a 2nd round pick, but they do think he is worth 9 mil a season?

I think its the combination of both.

Like they dont wanna pay good money and a 2nd._________________
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